This book takes you through the process of making your quilt from start to finish. There is a wealth of technical know-how and handy tips in the form of easy-to-follow articles to help you, whether you are a beginner or want to improve your patchwork and quilting.

Contains two hundred tips and trade secrets on quilt making, and covers techniques on rotary cuts, speed-piecing, themed designs, cutting freehand curves, printing fabrics, and other related topics.

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The ultimate reference book for all quilters. Quilt to impress using 350+ Quilting Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets to perfect your quilting creativity and skills. 350+ Quilting Tips is here to help you master all the techniques you need to create a beautiful, professional-looking quilt. With this indispensable resource, full of color photographs and step-by-step tutorials, you can learn all the inside knowledge you’ll need to make quilts you can proudly display or give to your very best friends and family. Whether you are a beginner or just eager to perfect your skills, this is the perfect companion for any level of quilter. Taking you through the entire process of quilt making from start to finish, 350+ Quilting Tips is packed with essential techniques explained using specially commissioned, detailed step-by-step instructions and artwork. Each topic is self-contained on one to two pages and arranged in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence. Plus, there are troubleshooting tips along the way just in case you run into a quilting kerfuffle! In addition to useful basics, like how to plan a design or chain-piece strips together, you also learn everything from practical finishing and embellishment methods to exciting new techniques like how to digitally print on fabric. Drawing on years of teaching experience, expert quilt maker Susan Briscoe is the perfect guide to help you create a beautiful, personalized quilt to cherish.

Packed full of information, this book will answer all your quilting questions, help solve your dilemmas, and provide all the tips and techniques you need to make any quilting project - plus the trade secrets that will make it stand out from the crowd. Techniques are explained with step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions throughout, and are organised in the order in which you need them, from using the right tools and materials to practical finishing and embellishment methods. Learn the essentials of quilting, such as how to plan a design and chain-piece strips together, and then progress on to exciting new techniques like printing digitally onto fabrics. For those trickier areas, there are troubleshooting tips and expert advice on hand to show you how to take your quilting one step further and get neat, professional results every time. Whether you are just setting out on your quilting journey or an experienced quilter looking to improve your techniques and learn about new ones, this invaluable resource will provide the ultimate go-to guide for quilters everywhere.

Written by Susan Briscoe, a textile designer, this is an indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips.

“The colourful photographs, vibrant fabrics, and charming vintage-modern styling give this book a warm and inviting feel.” —Ellen Luckett Baker, author of 1, 2, 3 Sew Sewing with pre-cut fabric packs is all the rage. It allows for endless creativity and makes it a cinch to stitch up lovely quilts without breaking the bank. Little Bits Quilting Bee features twenty projects for small fabric scraps and bundles including jelly rolls, charm squares, layer cakes, and fat quarters. From king-sized quilts to wall hangings, and more, this beautifully illustrated book has something for sewers of every skill level. To top it all off, author Kathreen Ricketson founder of the hugely popular craft site WhipUp.net offers expert shortcuts and step-by-step instructions. “Kathreen has produced a book full of original, interesting and diverse designs that don’t look like pre-cuts at all.” —Sarah Fielke, bestselling author of Quilting: The Collection “Beautifully written and charmingly hand illustrated . . . Begins with a look at the community aspect of quilting, from quilting bees and swaps to guilds and charity quilts . . . [The quilts] are fresh, fun, modern and inspiring. Put together but not too put together if you know what I mean.” —Aneela Hoey, author of Stitched Sewing Organizers “Along with being super informative, if I had to use one adjective for the book, it would be cozy. There’s just something about the photography and the great hand drawn illustrations that make reading this book a comfy way to spend some time!” —Alissa Haight Carlton, author of Block Party—The Modern Quilting Bee